Nova Credit

Staff Product Designer

New York, New York, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Financial Services, Credit ServicesIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote-Friendly (Preferred: New York Area)
  • Job Type: Full-time - Permanent
  • Salary: Not specified

As a Staff Product Designer at Nova Credit, you will play a critical role in crafting intuitive and impactful product experiences for the Cards vertical, while also contributing to the company’s design strategy and direction. This role focuses on leveraging technology to drive financial inclusion and is a remote-friendly opportunity.

Responsibilities

  • Become familiar with Nova Credit’s products and their integration.
  • Build strong cross-functional partnerships.
  • Observe customer calls to understand user needs.
  • Review existing design systems and user research.
  • Contribute to key features on the roadmap.
  • Lead end-to-end design for significant product initiatives.
  • Establish or refine design processes.

Requirements

  • Experience as a Product Designer
  • Familiarity with design systems, patterns, and user research
  • Ability to collaborate with stakeholders across Product Management, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and Account Management
  • Strong understanding of UX/UI principles
  • Ability to visualize business and user goals through design

Company Information

  • Mission: To power a more fair and inclusive financial system for the world.
  • Products: Credit Passport®, Cash Atlas™, Income Navigator
  • Clients: American Express, Verizon, HSBC, SoFi, Scotiabank, Yardi
  • Investors: Canapi Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, General Catalyst, Index Ventures
  • Recognition: Forbes Fintech 50 (2025), Built In’s Best Places to Work (2025)
  • Values: Diversity, intellectual honesty, innovation, supporting team members’ professional growth

Application Instructions

  • Not specified in the provided text. (Typically involves submitting a resume and portfolio to the company's career page.)

Skills

Product Design
Design Systems
User Research
UX/UI Principles
Stakeholder Collaboration
Cross-functional Partnerships
Customer Needs Analysis
Design Process Improvement

Nova Credit

Translates international credit data for lenders

About Nova Credit

Nova Credit helps newcomers to the U.S. by translating their international credit histories into standardized credit reports through its service called Credit Passport®. This allows financial institutions to assess the creditworthiness of these individuals, enabling them to access products like credit cards and loans. Additionally, Nova Credit offers Cash Atlas™, which uses bank transaction data to improve risk prediction for consumers with limited credit histories. The company aims to assist financial institutions in expanding their customer base and making informed lending decisions.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$111.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision are 99% subsidized for Nova Credit employees, and 50% for dependents.
Nova Credit sponsored 401K plan.
On each work anniversary, Nova Credit will reimburse the cost of a roundtrip economy ticket to any destination in the world.
Unlimited vacation policy.

Risks

Equifax's new program may reduce Nova Credit's market share in cross-border credit.
Partnerships in Canada may lead to increased regulatory scrutiny and compliance challenges.
Nova Credit Platform launch poses operational risks in managing diverse data sources.

Differentiation

Nova Credit offers unique cross-border credit solutions like Credit Passport® and Cash Atlas™.
The company leverages alternative credit data to fill gaps in traditional credit analytics.
Nova Credit partners with major institutions like American Express and HSBC for credit solutions.

Upsides

Increased open banking adoption boosts demand for Nova Credit's alternative credit solutions.
Rising global immigration rates expand the market for Nova Credit's cross-border services.
Digital identity verification tech supports Nova Credit's international credit data initiatives.

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